Cheap flights from San Francisco to Charleston

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Cheapest round-trip flights $323
Delta 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 22
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charleston is currently $323
Cheapest one-way flight $137
Breeze 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 30
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Charleston is currently $137
Last-minute weekend getaway $631
American 1 stop 8 hr Sat, May 2 — Mon, May 4
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Charleston is currently $631
Cheapest business class flights $1,274
United 1 stop 9 hr Sat, May 30 — Sat, Jun 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charleston is currently $1,274
Fastest flight 6 hr 30 min The fastest flight with stops from San Francisco to Charleston takes 6 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Charleston is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $185–350
April
Most expensive
Typical prices: $290–560

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Charleston

  • Delta
    from $323
    Typical price: $280–740
    437 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CHS Every day
  • United
    from $323
    Typical price: $265–630
    370 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CHS Every day
  • American
    from $323
    Typical price: $260–580
    365 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CHS Every day
  • Southwest
    from $328
    Typical price: $305–560
    195 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CHS Every day
  • JetBlue
    from $461
    Typical price: $395–1,100
    38 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CHS Every day
  • Alaska
    from $477
    Typical price: $410–940
    21 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - CHS Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

Popular airports near Charleston

  • Charleston International Airport (CHS)
    Charleston United States 28 min 10 mi
  • Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
    Charlotte United States 3 hr 12 min 177 mi
  • Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
    Savannah United States 2 hr 2 min 86 mi
  • Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
    Myrtle Beach United States 2 hr 85 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Charleston

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Charleston are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $185 to $350.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charleston recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $323. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $137.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $323, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $323, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $323, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $328, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 17.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $461, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $477, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 8.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charleston starts at $323 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $137 and departs on Sat, May 30.
6 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Charleston.
Most visitors arrive Mar–Oct, though summers (Jun–Aug) are hot and humid. Hurricanes are possible Jun–Nov. Local events include the Charleston Food & Wine Festival (Mar), Spoleto USA arts festival (May–Jun) and the Fall Tour of Homes (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Francisco to Charleston.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Francisco to Charleston really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Francisco to Charleston.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 437 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Charleston are:
  • United offers 370 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
  • American offers 365 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
  • Southwest offers 195 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
  • JetBlue offers 38 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
  • Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Charleston.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Charleston recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $323. The cheapest one-way flight was with Breeze from $137.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $323, flying from Jul 16 to Jul 22.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $323, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $323, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $328, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 17.
  • The cheapest JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $461, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Charleston is $477, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 8.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Charleston.
  • There are 437 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 370 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 365 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 195 Southwest connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 38 JetBlue connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Charleston at price $631 is offered by American from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.
No airline flies direct from San Francisco to Charleston.
  • There are 437 Delta connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 370 United connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 365 American connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 195 Southwest connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 38 JetBlue connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 Alaska connecting flights from San Francisco to Charleston per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Charleston.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco to Charleston, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Charleston start at $1,274 from Sat, May 30 to Sat, Jun 6 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Charleston start at $323 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 22.
To book business class trips from San Francisco to Charleston, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Francisco and Charleston starts at $631 from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4 with American.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Charleston at price $631 is offered by American from Sat, May 2 to Mon, May 4.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Charleston, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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